Production Engineer

Job Summary

The Production Engineer for Embedded Systems is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance of embedded hardware and software products. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.   The product line includes traffic controllers, connected vehicle roadside and on-board units, and other ITS devices.

Together with the established engineering team, you will supervise the remote production process to make sure that ITS devices are produced efficiently and meet consistent quality. Regular visits to the production site are required.

At Yunex, we make life better for people, and at Yunex Traffic we positively impact the quality of life of millions of American drivers daily by making traffic flow safely and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production processes
• Create and maintain work instructions
• Review product drawings and schematics
• Review software deployment procedures
• Implement methods to inspect and test the products
• Design tooling and scripts for software configuration of the product
• Collect and summarize production and quality data
• Perform failure analysis
• Monitor trends and identify problem areas early in the production process
• Lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities
• Perform first article inspection and testing
• Work with engineering to identify and solve product quality problems
• Work with engineering to ensure products can be produced easily and in a cost-efficient manner
• Manage Key Performance Indicators related to product quality and production
• Stay current with industry product specification

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.

Experience:

3–6 years in production engineering or embedded systems manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge of lean principles:experince wuth 5S methodology is highly desirable

Ability to lead continous improvement initaives, probem solving activities and process optimization

Participation in Kaizenevnatsin collaboration with Quality teams

Hardware and Engineering Background 

Hands on experience with hardware system

Electrical, Hardware or Industrial Hardware experience is acceptable

Ability to interpret and work with product drawings, schematics and technical documentation

Software Proficency

Strong Linux expertise, including designing, tooling and developing scripts for product software configuration

Experience with Python and Teraterm 

Process Development and Documentation

Skilled in enhancing existing proceseses and implementing future improvements

Ability to create and maintain deatiled work instructions and standard operating procedures

Technical Analysis and Quality Management

Knowledge and process of ECO

Profiient in performing failure analysis and root cause investigations 

Capability to monitor production trends and identify potential issues early in process

Collaboration and Professional Attributes

Work closely with engineering teams to resolve product quality concerns

Manage and Key Performance Indicators ( KPIs)

Maintain up-to-date knowlege of relevant industry standards and product specifications

KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiies:

• Knowledge: Engineering foundations (math, computing, engineering fundamentals), quality & process models, standards/compliance (e.g., MUTCD for traffic)
• Skills: Requirements specification/validation; design synthesis/evaluation; CM tools; test planning; data analysis
• Abilities: Problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, clear technical communication across stakeholders

Core Competencies

• Systems thinking & requirements analysis (translate customer/operational needs into verifiable requirements, traceability)
• Design & architecture (concept development, trade studies, risk/quality integration)
• Safety & reliability engineering (FMEA, hazard analysis, field safety protocols)
• Configuration management & lifecycle management (baseline control, change control, documentation)
• Stakeholder & supplier management (technical reviews, acceptance criteria, contracts support)

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a pivotal role in winning high-impact traffic projects, shaping proposals that showcase innovative and scalable solutions. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you'll work with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality, compliant, and persuasive documents that directly contribute to business growth.

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company paid holidays
• Work with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic management solutions.
• Impactful Work: Help make roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable.

How do I apply?

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About Us:

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.

We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.

Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

Our Commitment:

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.